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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.12, 769.59 and 483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.12, 769.59 and 483.78 is: 667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.12 : 769.59 = 483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.12/769.59 = 483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.12x = 769.59 × 483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.12x = 372,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,312.25/558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.08

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