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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.49, 771.46 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.49, 771.46 and 465.54 is: 643.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.49 : 771.46 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.49/771.46 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.49x = 771.46 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.49x = 359,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,143.16/558.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.06

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