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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.62, 840.62 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.62, 840.62 and 300.92 is: 451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.62 : 840.62 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.62/840.62 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.62x = 840.62 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.62x = 252,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,957.87/560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.21

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