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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.14, 771.61 and 310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.14, 771.61 and 310.46 is: 428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.14 : 771.61 = 310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.14/771.61 = 310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.14x = 771.61 × 310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.14x = 239,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,554.04/559.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.43

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