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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.66, 770.61 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.66, 770.61 and 427 is: 587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.66 : 770.61 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.66/770.61 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.66x = 770.61 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.66x = 329,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,050.47/559.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.95

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