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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.54, 838.09 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.54, 838.09 and 467.20 is: 699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.54 : 838.09 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.54/838.09 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.54x = 838.09 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.54x = 391,555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,555.65/559.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.78

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