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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.54, 839.23 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.54, 839.23 and 423.16 is: 633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.54 : 839.23 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.54/839.23 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.54x = 839.23 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.54x = 355,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,125.41/560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.55

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