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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.25, 768.30 and 457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.25, 768.30 and 457.53 is: 630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.25 : 768.30 = 457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.25/768.30 = 457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.25x = 768.30 × 457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.25x = 351,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,520.30/557.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.81

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