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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.12, 769.55 and 452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.12, 769.55 and 452.90 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.12 : 769.55 = 452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.12/769.55 = 452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.12x = 769.55 × 452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.12x = 348,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,529.20/557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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