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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 838.08 and 481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 838.08 and 481.98 is: 723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 838.08 = 481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/838.08 = 481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 838.08 × 481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 403,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,937.80/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.20

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