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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.17, 838.49 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.17, 838.49 and 443.34 is: 664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.17 : 838.49 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.17/838.49 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.17x = 838.49 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.17x = 371,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,733.94/559.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.80

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