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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 840 and 439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 840 and 439.75 is: 659.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 840 = 439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/840 = 439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 840 × 439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 369,390
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,390/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.58

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