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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.62, 772.34 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.62, 772.34 and 335.70 is: 463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.62 : 772.34 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.62/772.34 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.62x = 772.34 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.62x = 259,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,274.54/559.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.30

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