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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.59, 839.08 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.59, 839.08 and 299.94 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.59 : 839.08 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.59/839.08 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.59x = 839.08 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.59x = 251,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,669.46/560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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