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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.80, 836.70 and 413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.80, 836.70 and 413.80 is: 620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.80 : 836.70 = 413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.80/836.70 = 413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.80x = 836.70 × 413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.80x = 346,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,226.46/557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.70

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