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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.48, 837.70 and 284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.48, 837.70 and 284.82 is: 427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.48 : 837.70 = 284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.48/837.70 = 284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.48x = 837.70 × 284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.48x = 238,593.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,593.71/558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.22

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