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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.83, 840.99 and 300.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.83, 840.99 and 300.77 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.83 : 840.99 = 300.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.83/840.99 = 300.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.83x = 840.99 × 300.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.83x = 252,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,944.56/560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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