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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.98, 837.15 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.98, 837.15 and 284.46 is: 426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.98 : 837.15 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.98/837.15 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.98x = 837.15 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.98x = 238,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,135.69/558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.02

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