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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.84, 773.28 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.84, 773.28 and 430.42 is: 594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.84 : 773.28 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.84/773.28 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.84x = 773.28 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.84x = 332,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,835.18/559.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.52

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