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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.12, 771 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.12, 771 and 454 is: 626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.12 : 771 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.12/771 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.12x = 771 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.12x = 350,034
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,034/559.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.04

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