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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.13, 835.22 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.13, 835.22 and 411.54 is: 615.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.13 : 835.22 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.13/835.22 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.13x = 835.22 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.13x = 343,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,720.21/558.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.84

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