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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.02, 770.94 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.02, 770.94 and 440.82 is: 607.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.02 : 770.94 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.02/770.94 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.02x = 770.94 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.02x = 339,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,845.77/559.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.93

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