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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 768.48 and 459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 768.48 and 459.84 is: 633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 768.48 = 459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/768.48 = 459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 768.48 × 459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 353,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,377.84/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.02

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