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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.92, 840.29 and 432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.92, 840.29 and 432.40 is: 647.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.92 : 840.29 = 432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.92/840.29 = 432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.92x = 840.29 × 432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.92x = 363,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,341.40/560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.76

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