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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.24, 838.79 and 298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.24, 838.79 and 298.97 is: 448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.24 : 838.79 = 298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.24/838.79 = 298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.24x = 838.79 × 298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.24x = 250,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,770.53/559.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.41

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