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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.15, 768.83 and 487.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.15, 768.83 and 487.49 is: 672.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.15 : 768.83 = 487.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.15/768.83 = 487.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.15x = 768.83 × 487.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.15x = 374,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,790.66/557.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.70

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