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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.70, 2,338.01 and 404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.70, 2,338.01 and 404.45 is: 606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.70 : 2,338.01 = 404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.70/2,338.01 = 404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.70x = 2,338.01 × 404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.70x = 945,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,609.55/1,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.67

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