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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.20, 837.30 and 428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.20, 837.30 and 428.60 is: 642.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.20 : 837.30 = 428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.20/837.30 = 428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.20x = 837.30 × 428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.20x = 358,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,866.78/558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.90

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