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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.98, 771.77 and 499.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.98, 771.77 and 499.78 is: 690.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.98 : 771.77 = 499.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.98/771.77 = 499.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.98x = 771.77 × 499.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.98x = 385,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,715.21/558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.03

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