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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.08, 771.80 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.08, 771.80 and 434.44 is: 599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.08 : 771.80 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.08/771.80 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.08x = 771.80 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.08x = 335,300.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,300.79/559.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.74

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