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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.44, 769.43 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.44, 769.43 and 464.04 is: 640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.44 : 769.43 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.44/769.43 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.44x = 769.43 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.44x = 357,043.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,043.98/557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.51

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