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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.51, 841.30 and 404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.51, 841.30 and 404.49 is: 607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.51 : 841.30 = 404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.51/841.30 = 404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.51x = 841.30 × 404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.51x = 340,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,297.44/560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.13

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