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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.66, 769.18 and 452.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.66, 769.18 and 452.75 is: 624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.66 : 769.18 = 452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.66/769.18 = 452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.66x = 769.18 × 452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.66x = 348,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,246.25/557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.48

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