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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.81, 841.65 and 452.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.81, 841.65 and 452.35 is: 680.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.81 : 841.65 = 452.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.81/841.65 = 452.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.81x = 841.65 × 452.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.81x = 380,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,720.38/559.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.09

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