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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.27, 770.68 and 433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.27, 770.68 and 433.65 is: 598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.27 : 770.68 = 433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.27/770.68 = 433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.27x = 770.68 × 433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.27x = 334,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,205.38/558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.64

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