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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.26, 839.56 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.26, 839.56 and 444.62 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.26 : 839.56 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.26/839.56 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.26x = 839.56 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.26x = 373,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,285.17/560.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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