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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.29, 838.94 and 315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.29, 838.94 and 315.31 is: 472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.29 : 838.94 = 315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.29/838.94 = 315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.29x = 838.94 × 315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.29x = 264,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,526.17/559.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.97

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