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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.46, 770.17 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.46, 770.17 and 348.66 is: 480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.46 : 770.17 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.46/770.17 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.46x = 770.17 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.46x = 268,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,527.55/558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.83

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