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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 836.40 and 476.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 836.40 and 476.61 is: 715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 836.40 = 476.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/836.40 = 476.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 836.40 × 476.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 398,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,636.60/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.17

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