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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 768.79 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 768.79 and 483.52 is: 665.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 768.79 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/768.79 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 768.79 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 371,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,725.46/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.89

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