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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.97, 840.81 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.97, 840.81 and 300.66 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.97 : 840.81 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.97/840.81 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.97x = 840.81 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.97x = 252,797.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,797.93/560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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