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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.88, 771.86 and 453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.88, 771.86 and 453.98 is: 626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.88 : 771.86 = 453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.88/771.86 = 453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.88x = 771.86 × 453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.88x = 350,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,409.00/558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.98

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