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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.67, 838.09 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.67, 838.09 and 468.14 is: 701.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.67 : 838.09 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.67/838.09 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.67x = 838.09 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.67x = 392,341.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,341.11/559.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.02

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