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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.09, 771.69 and 448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.09, 771.69 and 448.93 is: 619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.09 : 771.69 = 448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.09/771.69 = 448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.09x = 771.69 × 448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.09x = 346,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,434.79/559.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.64

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