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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 769.68 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 769.68 and 410.40 is: 566.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 769.68 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/769.68 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 769.68 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 315,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,876.67/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.64

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