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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.48, 768.90 and 426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.48, 768.90 and 426.92 is: 588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.48 : 768.90 = 426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.48/768.90 = 426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.48x = 768.90 × 426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.48x = 328,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,258.79/557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.83

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