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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.90, 770.51 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.90, 770.51 and 427.68 is: 589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.90 : 770.51 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.90/770.51 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.90x = 770.51 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.90x = 329,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,532.79/558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.61

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