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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.08, 839.18 and 419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.08, 839.18 and 419.78 is: 630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.08 : 839.18 = 419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.08/839.18 = 419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.08x = 839.18 × 419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.08x = 352,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,267.05/559.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.08

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