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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.75, 768.83 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.75, 768.83 and 439.44 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.75 : 768.83 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.75/768.83 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.75x = 768.83 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.75x = 337,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,852.46/557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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