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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.46, 837.02 and 421.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.46, 837.02 and 421.05 is: 631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.46 : 837.02 = 421.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.46/837.02 = 421.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.46x = 837.02 × 421.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.46x = 352,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,428.32/558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.07

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