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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.30, 840.48 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.30, 840.48 and 300.84 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.30 : 840.48 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.30/840.48 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.30x = 840.48 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.30x = 252,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,850.00/561.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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