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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.66, 835.50 and 475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.66, 835.50 and 475.67 is: 712.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.66 : 835.50 = 475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.66/835.50 = 475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.66x = 835.50 × 475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.66x = 397,422.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,422.29/557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.66

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