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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.26, 768.28 and 487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.26, 768.28 and 487.60 is: 672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.26 : 768.28 = 487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.26/768.28 = 487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.26x = 768.28 × 487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.26x = 374,613.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,613.33/557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.24

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