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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.78, 770.47 and 418.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.78, 770.47 and 418.67 is: 577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.78 : 770.47 = 418.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.78/770.47 = 418.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.78x = 770.47 × 418.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.78x = 322,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,572.67/558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.28

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