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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.65, 838.18 and 443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.65, 838.18 and 443.33 is: 663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.65 : 838.18 = 443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.65/838.18 = 443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.65x = 838.18 × 443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.65x = 371,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,583.93/559.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.96

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