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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.70, 836.54 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.70, 836.54 and 413.52 is: 620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.70 : 836.54 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.70/836.54 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.70x = 836.54 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.70x = 345,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,926.02/557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.27

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