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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.53, 841.30 and 430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.53, 841.30 and 430.10 is: 645.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.53 : 841.30 = 430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.53/841.30 = 430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.53x = 841.30 × 430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.53x = 361,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,848.15/560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.55

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