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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.95, 838.49 and 299.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.95, 838.49 and 299.21 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.95 : 838.49 = 299.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.95/838.49 = 299.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.95x = 838.49 × 299.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.95x = 250,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,878.90/558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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