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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.89, 841.57 and 300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.89, 841.57 and 300.82 is: 451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.89 : 841.57 = 300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.89/841.57 = 300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.89x = 841.57 × 300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.89x = 253,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,161.09/560.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.36

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