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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.92, 771.62 and 448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.92, 771.62 and 448.20 is: 618.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.92 : 771.62 = 448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.92/771.62 = 448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.92x = 771.62 × 448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.92x = 345,840.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,840.08/558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.76

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