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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.97, 836.64 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.97, 836.64 and 298.32 is: 446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.97 : 836.64 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.97/836.64 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.97x = 836.64 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.97x = 249,583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,583.31/558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.51

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