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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.23, 771.27 and 469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.23, 771.27 and 469.14 is: 647.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.23 : 771.27 = 469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.23/771.27 = 469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.23x = 771.27 × 469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.23x = 361,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,831.26/559.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.02

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