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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.06, 838.77 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.06, 838.77 and 302.50 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.06 : 838.77 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.06/838.77 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.06x = 838.77 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.06x = 253,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,727.93/559.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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