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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.27, 768.17 and 458.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.27, 768.17 and 458.85 is: 632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.27 : 768.17 = 458.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.27/768.17 = 458.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.27x = 768.17 × 458.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.27x = 352,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,472.51/557.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.50

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