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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.49, 771.92 and 338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.49, 771.92 and 338.43 is: 466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.49 : 771.92 = 338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.49/771.92 = 338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.49x = 771.92 × 338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.49x = 261,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,235.33/559.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.92

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