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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 836.46 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 836.46 and 454.68 is: 682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 836.46 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/836.46 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 836.46 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 380,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,321.63/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.46

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