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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.71, 771.07 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.71, 771.07 and 435.32 is: 599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.71 : 771.07 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.71/771.07 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.71x = 771.07 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.71x = 335,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,665.29/559.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.71

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