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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.12, 769.56 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.12, 769.56 and 488.04 is: 672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.12 : 769.56 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.12/769.56 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.12x = 769.56 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.12x = 375,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,576.06/558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.93

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