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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.68, 838.52 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.68, 838.52 and 298.90 is: 448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.68 : 838.52 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.68/838.52 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.68x = 838.52 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.68x = 250,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,633.63/558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.62

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