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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.60, 835.79 and 403.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.60, 835.79 and 403.45 is: 604.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.60 : 835.79 = 403.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.60/835.79 = 403.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.60x = 835.79 × 403.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.60x = 337,198.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,198.39/557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.74

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