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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.88, 770.64 and 408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.88, 770.64 and 408.82 is: 563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.88 : 770.64 = 408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.88/770.64 = 408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.88x = 770.64 × 408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.88x = 315,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,053.04/558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.72

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