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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.03, 837.24 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.03, 837.24 and 284.46 is: 426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.03 : 837.24 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.03/837.24 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.03x = 837.24 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.03x = 238,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,161.29/559.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.03

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