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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.49, 770.41 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.49, 770.41 and 348.59 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.49 : 770.41 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.49/770.41 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.49x = 770.41 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.49x = 268,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,554.42/558.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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