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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.95, 838.58 and 451.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.95, 838.58 and 451.95 is: 676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.95 : 838.58 = 451.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.95/838.58 = 451.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.95x = 838.58 × 451.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.95x = 378,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,993.97/559.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.84

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