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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 835.82 and 489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 835.82 and 489.12 is: 733.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 835.82 = 489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/835.82 = 489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 835.82 × 489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 408,816.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,816.28/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.36

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