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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.65, 891.99 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.65, 891.99 and 558.50 is: 770.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.65 : 891.99 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.65/891.99 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.65x = 891.99 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.65x = 498,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,171.96/646.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.39

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