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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.66, 771.62 and 484.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.66, 771.62 and 484.95 is: 669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.66 : 771.62 = 484.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.66/771.62 = 484.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.66x = 771.62 × 484.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.66x = 374,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,194.69/558.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.81

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