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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 837.16 and 314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 837.16 and 314.65 is: 471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 837.16 = 314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/837.16 = 314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 837.16 × 314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 263,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,410.82/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.52

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