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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.90, 841.71 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.90, 841.71 and 297.60 is: 446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.90 : 841.71 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.90/841.71 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.90x = 841.71 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.90x = 250,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,488.69/560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.58

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