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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.48, 770.55 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.48, 770.55 and 334.32 is: 461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.48 : 770.55 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.48/770.55 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.48x = 770.55 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.48x = 257,609.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,609.93/558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.27

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