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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.81, 836.99 and 483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.81, 836.99 and 483.81 is: 724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.81 : 836.99 = 483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.81/836.99 = 483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.81x = 836.99 × 483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.81x = 404,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,949.39/558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.67

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