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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.80, 768.41 and 484.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.80, 768.41 and 484.99 is: 666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.80 : 768.41 = 484.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.80/768.41 = 484.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.80x = 768.41 × 484.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.80x = 372,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,673.34/558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.91

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