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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.81, 837.69 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.81, 837.69 and 412.20 is: 617.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.81 : 837.69 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.81/837.69 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.81x = 837.69 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.81x = 345,295.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,295.82/558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.91

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