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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.70, 837.39 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.70, 837.39 and 315.46 is: 472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.70 : 837.39 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.70/837.39 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.70x = 837.39 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.70x = 264,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,163.05/558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.82

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