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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.67, 836.46 and 421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.67, 836.46 and 421.30 is: 630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.67 : 836.46 = 421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.67/836.46 = 421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.67x = 836.46 × 421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.67x = 352,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,400.60/558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.78

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