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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.45, 837.95 and 315.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.45, 837.95 and 315.05 is: 472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.45 : 837.95 = 315.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.45/837.95 = 315.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.45x = 837.95 × 315.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.45x = 263,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,990.38/558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.72

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