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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.74, 839.64 and 285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.74, 839.64 and 285.77 is: 428.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.74 : 839.64 = 285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.74/839.64 = 285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.74x = 839.64 × 285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.74x = 239,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,943.92/559.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.67

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