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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.46, 838.96 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.46, 838.96 and 299.41 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.46 : 838.96 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.46/838.96 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.46x = 838.96 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.46x = 251,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,190.17/559.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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