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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.80, 770.44 and 410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.80, 770.44 and 410.96 is: 566.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.80 : 770.44 = 410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.80/770.44 = 410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.80x = 770.44 × 410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.80x = 316,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,620.02/558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.61

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