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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.81, 838.28 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.81, 838.28 and 443.25 is: 664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.81 : 838.28 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.81/838.28 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.81x = 838.28 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.81x = 371,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,567.61/558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.93

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