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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.73, 771.78 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.73, 771.78 and 454.50 is: 626.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.73 : 771.78 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.73/771.78 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.73x = 771.78 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.73x = 350,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,775.71/559.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.68

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