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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.62, 771.21 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.62, 771.21 and 412.32 is: 568.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.62 : 771.21 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.62/771.21 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.62x = 771.21 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.62x = 317,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,985.31/559.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.22

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