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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.58, 836.65 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.58, 836.65 and 443.16 is: 663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.58 : 836.65 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.58/836.65 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.58x = 836.65 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.58x = 370,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,769.81/558.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.77

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