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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.48, 767.90 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.48, 767.90 and 464.04 is: 639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.48 : 767.90 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.48/767.90 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.48x = 767.90 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.48x = 356,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,336.32/557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.19

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