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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 769.44 and 441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 769.44 and 441.60 is: 608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 769.44 = 441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/769.44 = 441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 769.44 × 441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 339,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,784.70/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.67

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