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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.46, 770.67 and 309.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.46, 770.67 and 309.82 is: 427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.46 : 770.67 = 309.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.46/770.67 = 309.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.46x = 770.67 × 309.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.46x = 238,767.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,767.20/558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.55

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