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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.64, 771.69 and 441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.64, 771.69 and 441.71 is: 609.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.64 : 771.69 = 441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.64/771.69 = 441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.64x = 771.69 × 441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.64x = 340,859.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,859.33/559.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.07

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