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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.23, 841.08 and 439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.23, 841.08 and 439.53 is: 658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.23 : 841.08 = 439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.23/841.08 = 439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.23x = 841.08 × 439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.23x = 369,678.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,678.39/561.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.69

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