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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.70, 839.58 and 404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.70, 839.58 and 404.51 is: 605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.70 : 839.58 = 404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.70/839.58 = 404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.70x = 839.58 × 404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.70x = 339,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,618.80/560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.71

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