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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.23, 839.90 and 444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.23, 839.90 and 444.69 is: 665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.23 : 839.90 = 444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.23/839.90 = 444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.23x = 839.90 × 444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.23x = 373,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,496.24/561.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.50

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