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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.88, 771.04 and 448.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.88, 771.04 and 448.60 is: 618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.88 : 771.04 = 448.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.88/771.04 = 448.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.88x = 771.04 × 448.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.88x = 345,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,888.54/558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.90

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