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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.80, 836.89 and 443.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.80, 836.89 and 443.31 is: 663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.80 : 836.89 = 443.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.80/836.89 = 443.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.80x = 836.89 × 443.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.80x = 370,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,999.49/558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.92

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