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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.56, 841.56 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.56, 841.56 and 439.26 is: 658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.56 : 841.56 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.56/841.56 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.56x = 841.56 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.56x = 369,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,663.65/561.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.28

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