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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.91, 770.61 and 488.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.91, 770.61 and 488.84 is: 672.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.91 : 770.61 = 488.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.91/770.61 = 488.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.91x = 770.61 × 488.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.91x = 376,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,702.97/559.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.79

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