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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.06, 835.52 and 420.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.06, 835.52 and 420.67 is: 629.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.06 : 835.52 = 420.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.06/835.52 = 420.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.06x = 835.52 × 420.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.06x = 351,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,478.20/558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.82

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