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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.72, 838.82 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.72, 838.82 and 414.06 is: 620.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.72 : 838.82 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.72/838.82 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.72x = 838.82 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.72x = 347,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,321.81/559.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.53

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