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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.76, 838.58 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.76, 838.58 and 315.54 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.76 : 838.58 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.76/838.58 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.76x = 838.58 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.76x = 264,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,603.96/559.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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