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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.24, 840.96 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.24, 840.96 and 439.04 is: 656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.24 : 840.96 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.24/840.96 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.24x = 840.96 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.24x = 369,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,215.08/562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.69

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