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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.80, 838.62 and 431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.80, 838.62 and 431.28 is: 646.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.80 : 838.62 = 431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.80/838.62 = 431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.80x = 838.62 × 431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.80x = 361,680.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,680.03/559.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.09

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