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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.74, 771.46 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.74, 771.46 and 448.32 is: 619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.74 : 771.46 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.74/771.46 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.74x = 771.46 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.74x = 345,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,860.95/558.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.00

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