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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.19, 837.44 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.19, 837.44 and 443.07 is: 664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.19 : 837.44 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.19/837.44 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.19x = 837.44 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.19x = 371,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,043.99/558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.73

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