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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.61, 840.96 and 300.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.61, 840.96 and 300.51 is: 450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.61 : 840.96 = 300.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.61/840.96 = 300.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.61x = 840.96 × 300.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.61x = 252,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,716.89/560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.79

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