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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.85, 838.02 and 298.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.85, 838.02 and 298.81 is: 448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.85 : 838.02 = 298.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.85/838.02 = 298.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.85x = 838.02 × 298.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.85x = 250,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,405.37/558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.07

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