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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.08, 838.72 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.08, 838.72 and 315.74 is: 473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.08 : 838.72 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.08/838.72 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.08x = 838.72 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.08x = 264,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,817.45/559.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.67

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