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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.17, 770.49 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.17, 770.49 and 469.34 is: 647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.17 : 770.49 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.17/770.49 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.17x = 770.49 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.17x = 361,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,617.92/558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.87

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