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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.03, 771.47 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.03, 771.47 and 310.35 is: 428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.03 : 771.47 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.03/771.47 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.03x = 771.47 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.03x = 239,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,425.71/559.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.29

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