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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 839.84 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 839.84 and 445.28 is: 667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 839.84 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/839.84 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 839.84 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 373,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,963.96/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.03

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