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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.84, 840.50 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.84, 840.50 and 407.28 is: 610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.84 : 840.50 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.84/840.50 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.84x = 840.50 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.84x = 342,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,318.84/560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.37

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