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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.91, 773.03 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.91, 773.03 and 412.29 is: 569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.91 : 773.03 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.91/773.03 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.91x = 773.03 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.91x = 318,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,713.57/559.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.22

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