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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.88, 838.96 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.88, 838.96 and 299.92 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.88 : 838.96 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.88/838.96 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.88x = 838.96 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.88x = 251,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,615.19/559.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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