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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.86, 836.74 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.86, 836.74 and 421.50 is: 631.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.86 : 836.74 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.86/836.74 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.86x = 836.74 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.86x = 352,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,685.91/558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.08

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