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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.63, 771.12 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.63, 771.12 and 412.43 is: 569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.63 : 771.12 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.63/771.12 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.63x = 771.12 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.63x = 318,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,029.17/558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.30

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