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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.67, 841.46 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.67, 841.46 and 286.94 is: 430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.67 : 841.46 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.67/841.46 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.67x = 841.46 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.67x = 241,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,442.89/560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.63

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