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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.60, 840.80 and 446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.60, 840.80 and 446.21 is: 668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.60 : 840.80 = 446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.60/840.80 = 446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.60x = 840.80 × 446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.60x = 375,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,166.93/561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.03

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