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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.43, 770.47 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.43, 770.47 and 440.04 is: 607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.43 : 770.47 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.43/770.47 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.43x = 770.47 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.43x = 339,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,035.38/558.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.13

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