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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.26, 834.67 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.26, 834.67 and 313.65 is: 469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.26 : 834.67 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.26/834.67 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.26x = 834.67 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.26x = 261,794.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,794.25/557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.79

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