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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.80, 837.47 and 421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.80, 837.47 and 421.46 is: 631.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.80 : 837.47 = 421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.80/837.47 = 421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.80x = 837.47 × 421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.80x = 352,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,953.81/558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.63

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