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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.72, 769.68 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.72, 769.68 and 455.04 is: 626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.72 : 769.68 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.72/769.68 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.72x = 769.68 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.72x = 350,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,235.19/558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.85

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