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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 769.38 and 464.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.96, 769.38 and 464.67 is: 639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.96 : 769.38 = 464.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.96/769.38 = 464.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.96x = 769.38 × 464.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.96x = 357,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,507.80/558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.59

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