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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.03, 836.69 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.03, 836.69 and 475.79 is: 713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.03 : 836.69 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.03/836.69 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.03x = 836.69 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.03x = 398,082.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,082.17/558.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.37

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