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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 834.90 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 834.90 and 419.76 is: 627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 834.90 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/834.90 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 834.90 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 350,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,457.62/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.79

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