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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.62, 770.99 and 411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.62, 770.99 and 411.68 is: 568.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.62 : 770.99 = 411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.62/770.99 = 411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.62x = 770.99 × 411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.62x = 317,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,404.51/558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.19

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