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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 840.77 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 840.77 and 300.66 is: 450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 840.77 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/840.77 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 840.77 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 252,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,784.40/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.66

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