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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.66, 838.81 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.66, 838.81 and 315.68 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.66 : 838.81 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.66/838.81 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.66x = 838.81 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.66x = 264,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,794.68/559.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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