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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.77, 771.93 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.77, 771.93 and 435.21 is: 600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.77 : 771.93 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.77/771.93 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.77x = 771.93 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.77x = 335,951.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,951.66/559.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.16

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