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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.81, 838.62 and 315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.81, 838.62 and 315.81 is: 473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.81 : 838.62 = 315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.81/838.62 = 315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.81x = 838.62 × 315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.81x = 264,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,844.58/558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.94

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