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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.29, 837.61 and 284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.29, 837.61 and 284.70 is: 426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.29 : 837.61 = 284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.29/837.61 = 284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.29x = 837.61 × 284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.29x = 238,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,467.57/559.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.38

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