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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.85, 837.48 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.85, 837.48 and 411.45 is: 616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.85 : 837.48 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.85/837.48 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.85x = 837.48 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.85x = 344,581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,581.15/558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.59

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