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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 769.56 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 769.56 and 433.98 is: 598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 769.56 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/769.56 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 769.56 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 333,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,973.65/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.52

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