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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 837.35 and 409.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 837.35 and 409.49 is: 614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 837.35 = 409.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/837.35 = 409.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 837.35 × 409.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 342,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,880.22/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.48

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