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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.84, 771.90 and 429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.84, 771.90 and 429.42 is: 593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.84 : 771.90 = 429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.84/771.90 = 429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.84x = 771.90 × 429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.84x = 331,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,469.30/558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.14

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