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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.32, 771.84 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.32, 771.84 and 310.64 is: 428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.32 : 771.84 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.32/771.84 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.32x = 771.84 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.32x = 239,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,760.52/559.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.66

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