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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.03, 837.79 and 428.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.03, 837.79 and 428.55 is: 642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.03 : 837.79 = 428.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.03/837.79 = 428.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.03x = 837.79 × 428.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.03x = 359,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,034.90/559.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.25

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