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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.90, 771 and 454.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.90, 771 and 454.12 is: 626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.90 : 771 = 454.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.90/771 = 454.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.90x = 771 × 454.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.90x = 350,126.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,126.52/558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.46

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