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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.92, 838.80 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.92, 838.80 and 457.32 is: 685.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.92 : 838.80 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.92/838.80 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.92x = 838.80 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.92x = 383,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,600.02/559.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.10

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