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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.67, 769.80 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.67, 769.80 and 468.84 is: 647.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.67 : 769.80 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.67/769.80 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.67x = 769.80 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.67x = 360,913.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,913.03/557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.18

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