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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.60, 841.32 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.60, 841.32 and 439.92 is: 659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.60 : 841.32 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.60/841.32 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.60x = 841.32 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.60x = 370,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,113.49/561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.03

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