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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.92, 837.29 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.92, 837.29 and 430.40 is: 644.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.92 : 837.29 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.92/837.29 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.92x = 837.29 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.92x = 360,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,365.43/558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.76

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