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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 842.84 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 842.84 and 301.08 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 842.84 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/842.84 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 842.84 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 253,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,762.27/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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