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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.70, 835.08 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.70, 835.08 and 447.51 is: 670.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.70 : 835.08 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.70/835.08 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.70x = 835.08 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.70x = 373,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,706.65/557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.09

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