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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.78, 838.96 and 468.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.78, 838.96 and 468.65 is: 702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.78 : 838.96 = 468.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.78/838.96 = 468.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.78x = 838.96 × 468.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.78x = 393,179.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,179.53/559.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.39

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