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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.41, 771.21 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.41, 771.21 and 497.34 is: 686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.41 : 771.21 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.41/771.21 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.41x = 771.21 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.41x = 383,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,553.58/558.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.87

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