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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.46, 771.06 and 427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.46, 771.06 and 427.24 is: 589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.46 : 771.06 = 427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.46/771.06 = 427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.46x = 771.06 × 427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.46x = 329,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,427.67/558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.89

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