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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.48, 768.28 and 457.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.48, 768.28 and 457.31 is: 630.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.48 : 768.28 = 457.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.48/768.28 = 457.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.48x = 768.28 × 457.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.48x = 351,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,341.74/557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.23

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