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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.80, 837.84 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.80, 837.84 and 428.40 is: 643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.80 : 837.84 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.80/837.84 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.80x = 837.84 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.80x = 358,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,930.66/557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.48

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