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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.68, 838.65 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.68, 838.65 and 316.26 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.68 : 838.65 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.68/838.65 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.68x = 838.65 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.68x = 265,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,231.45/559.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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