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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 838.50 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.96, 838.50 and 315.96 is: 473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.96 : 838.50 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.96/838.50 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.96x = 838.50 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.96x = 264,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,932.46/558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.97

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