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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.50, 841.14 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.50, 841.14 and 438 is: 658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.50 : 841.14 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.50/841.14 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.50x = 841.14 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.50x = 368,419.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,419.32/559.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.48

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