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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.20, 838.96 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.20, 838.96 and 481.44 is: 722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.20 : 838.96 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.20/838.96 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.20x = 838.96 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.20x = 403,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,908.90/559.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.30

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