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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.99, 838.53 and 317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.99, 838.53 and 317.07 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.99 : 838.53 = 317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.99/838.53 = 317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.99x = 838.53 × 317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.99x = 265,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,872.71/558.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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