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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.45, 836.21 and 448.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.45, 836.21 and 448.25 is: 671.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.45 : 836.21 = 448.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.45/836.21 = 448.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.45x = 836.21 × 448.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.45x = 374,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,824.71/558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.19

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