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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.24, 835.25 and 475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.24, 835.25 and 475.83 is: 713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.24 : 835.25 = 475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.24/835.25 = 475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.24x = 835.25 × 475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.24x = 397,434.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,434.63/557.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.23

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