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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.40, 837.90 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.40, 837.90 and 477.60 is: 716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.40 : 837.90 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.40/837.90 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.40x = 837.90 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.40x = 400,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,181.04/558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.66

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