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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.90, 770.13 and 411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.90, 770.13 and 411.30 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.90 : 770.13 = 411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.90/770.13 = 411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.90x = 770.13 × 411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.90x = 316,754.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,754.47/558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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