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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.22, 769.79 and 446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.22, 769.79 and 446.55 is: 615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.22 : 769.79 = 446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.22/769.79 = 446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.22x = 769.79 × 446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.22x = 343,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,749.72/558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.80

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