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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.91, 840.06 and 406.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.91, 840.06 and 406.01 is: 609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.91 : 840.06 = 406.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.91/840.06 = 406.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.91x = 840.06 × 406.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.91x = 341,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,068.56/559.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.15

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