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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.34, 770.52 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.34, 770.52 and 440.48 is: 607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.34 : 770.52 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.34/770.52 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.34x = 770.52 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.34x = 339,398.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,398.65/558.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.87

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