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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.98, 838.90 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.98, 838.90 and 315.72 is: 473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.98 : 838.90 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.98/838.90 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.98x = 838.90 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.98x = 264,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,857.51/558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.82

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