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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.86, 770.96 and 427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.86, 770.96 and 427.64 is: 589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.86 : 770.96 = 427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.86/770.96 = 427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.86x = 770.96 × 427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.86x = 329,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,687.34/558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.93

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