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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 838.06 and 467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 838.06 and 467.97 is: 702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 838.06 = 467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/838.06 = 467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 838.06 × 467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 392,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,186.94/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.04

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