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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.51, 839.90 and 300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.51, 839.90 and 300.54 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.51 : 839.90 = 300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.51/839.90 = 300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.51x = 839.90 × 300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.51x = 252,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,422.04/560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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