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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.48, 838.20 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.48, 838.20 and 315.12 is: 472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.48 : 838.20 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.48/838.20 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.48x = 838.20 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.48x = 264,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,133.58/558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.95

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