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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.80, 772.92 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.80, 772.92 and 450.08 is: 620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.80 : 772.92 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.80/772.92 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.80x = 772.92 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.80x = 347,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,875.83/560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.32

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