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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.50, 769.08 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.50, 769.08 and 447.12 is: 616.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.50 : 769.08 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.50/769.08 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.50x = 769.08 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.50x = 343,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,871.05/557.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.81

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