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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.64, 834.84 and 419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.64, 834.84 and 419.85 is: 628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.64 : 834.84 = 419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.64/834.84 = 419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.64x = 834.84 × 419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.64x = 350,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,507.57/557.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.56

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