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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.16, 839.34 and 412.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.16, 839.34 and 412.45 is: 619.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.16 : 839.34 = 412.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.16/839.34 = 412.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.16x = 839.34 × 412.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.16x = 346,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,185.78/559.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.12

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