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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.64, 838.08 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.64, 838.08 and 411.84 is: 618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.64 : 838.08 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.64/838.08 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.64x = 838.08 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.64x = 345,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,154.87/557.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.96

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