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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.54, 840.83 and 300.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.54, 840.83 and 300.77 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.54 : 840.83 = 300.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.54/840.83 = 300.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.54x = 840.83 × 300.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.54x = 252,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,896.44/560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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