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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 771.16 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 771.16 and 499.34 is: 689.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 771.16 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/771.16 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 771.16 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 385,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,065.93/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.42

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