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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.73, 838.95 and 465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.73, 838.95 and 465.42 is: 700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.73 : 838.95 = 465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.73/838.95 = 465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.73x = 838.95 × 465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.73x = 390,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,464.11/557.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.10

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