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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 834.03 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 834.03 and 413.46 is: 618.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 834.03 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/834.03 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 834.03 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 344,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,838.04/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.99

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