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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.45, 836.18 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.45, 836.18 and 435.81 is: 653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.45 : 836.18 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.45/836.18 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.45x = 836.18 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.45x = 364,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,415.52/557.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.72

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