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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 768.21 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 768.21 and 452.07 is: 623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 768.21 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/768.21 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 768.21 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 347,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,284.69/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.08

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