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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.73, 768.06 and 478.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.73, 768.06 and 478.41 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.73 : 768.06 = 478.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.73/768.06 = 478.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.73x = 768.06 × 478.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.73x = 367,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,447.58/557.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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