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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.67, 841.39 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.67, 841.39 and 439.36 is: 658.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.67 : 841.39 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.67/841.39 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.67x = 841.39 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.67x = 369,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,673.11/561.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.17

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