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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.52, 838.08 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.52, 838.08 and 451.04 is: 675.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.52 : 838.08 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.52/838.08 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.52x = 838.08 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.52x = 378,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,007.60/559.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.59

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