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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.47, 771.99 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.47, 771.99 and 310.74 is: 428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.47 : 771.99 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.47/771.99 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.47x = 771.99 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.47x = 239,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,888.17/559.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.78

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