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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.60, 841.80 and 423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.60, 841.80 and 423.80 is: 636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.60 : 841.80 = 423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.60/841.80 = 423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.60x = 841.80 × 423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.60x = 356,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,754.84/560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.38

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