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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.09, 837.08 and 284.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.09, 837.08 and 284.59 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.09 : 837.08 = 284.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.09/837.08 = 284.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.09x = 837.08 × 284.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.09x = 238,224.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,224.60/559.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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