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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559, 837.32 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559, 837.32 and 284.64 is: 426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559 : 837.32 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559/837.32 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559x = 837.32 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559x = 238,334.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,334.76/559
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.36

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