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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.22, 837.63 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.22, 837.63 and 298.42 is: 447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.22 : 837.63 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.22/837.63 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.22x = 837.63 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.22x = 249,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,965.54/558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.79

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