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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 839.70 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 839.70 and 439.32 is: 658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 839.70 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/839.70 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 839.70 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 368,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,897.00/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.42

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