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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.47, 840.25 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.47, 840.25 and 439.28 is: 658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.47 : 840.25 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.47/840.25 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.47x = 840.25 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.47x = 369,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,105.02/560.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.56

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