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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.63, 771.40 and 439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.63, 771.40 and 439.78 is: 606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.63 : 771.40 = 439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.63/771.40 = 439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.63x = 771.40 × 439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.63x = 339,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,246.29/559.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.20

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