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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.30, 770.46 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.30, 770.46 and 348.48 is: 480.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.30 : 770.46 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.30/770.46 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.30x = 770.46 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.30x = 268,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,489.90/558.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.91

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