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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.81, 836.64 and 421.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.81, 836.64 and 421.42 is: 630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.81 : 836.64 = 421.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.81/836.64 = 421.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.81x = 836.64 × 421.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.81x = 352,576.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,576.83/558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.94

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