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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.92, 838.79 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.92, 838.79 and 431.40 is: 646.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.92 : 838.79 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.92/838.79 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.92x = 838.79 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.92x = 361,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,854.01/559.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.26

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