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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.05, 835.43 and 309.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.05, 835.43 and 309.95 is: 464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.05 : 835.43 = 309.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.05/835.43 = 309.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.05x = 835.43 × 309.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.05x = 258,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,942.07/557.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.84

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