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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.94, 770.94 and 427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.94, 770.94 and 427.72 is: 589.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.94 : 770.94 = 427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.94/770.94 = 427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.94x = 770.94 × 427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.94x = 329,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,746.46/558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.95

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