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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 833.67 and 455.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 833.67 and 455.34 is: 681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 833.67 = 455.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/833.67 = 455.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 833.67 × 455.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 379,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,603.30/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.02

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