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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.62, 840.51 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.62, 840.51 and 286.54 is: 429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.62 : 840.51 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.62/840.51 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.62x = 840.51 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.62x = 240,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,839.74/560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.60

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