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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.46, 842.17 and 439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.46, 842.17 and 439.82 is: 659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.46 : 842.17 = 439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.46/842.17 = 439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.46x = 842.17 × 439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.46x = 370,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,403.21/561.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.71

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