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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 769.50 and 464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 769.50 and 464.01 is: 640.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 769.50 = 464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/769.50 = 464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 769.50 × 464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 357,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,055.70/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.44

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