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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.73, 770.77 and 453.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.73, 770.77 and 453.61 is: 625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.73 : 770.77 = 453.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.73/770.77 = 453.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.73x = 770.77 × 453.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.73x = 349,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,628.98/558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.76

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