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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.90, 842.07 and 439.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.90, 842.07 and 439.58 is: 659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.90 : 842.07 = 439.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.90/842.07 = 439.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.90x = 842.07 × 439.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.90x = 370,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,157.13/560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.93

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