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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.36, 836.15 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.36, 836.15 and 466.68 is: 700.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.36 : 836.15 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.36/836.15 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.36x = 836.15 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.36x = 390,212.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,212.15/557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.11

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