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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.09, 770.45 and 448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.09, 770.45 and 448.11 is: 618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.09 : 770.45 = 448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.09/770.45 = 448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.09x = 770.45 × 448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.09x = 345,244.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,244.11/558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.62

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