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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.73, 840 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.73, 840 and 312.68 is: 469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.73 : 840 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.73/840 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.73x = 840 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.73x = 262,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,651.20/559.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.25

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