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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.08, 835.20 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.08, 835.20 and 435.60 is: 653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.08 : 835.20 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.08/835.20 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.08x = 835.20 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.08x = 363,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,813.12/557.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.07

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