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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.84, 771.18 and 484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.84, 771.18 and 484.94 is: 670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.84 : 771.18 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.84/771.18 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.84x = 771.18 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.84x = 373,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,976.03/557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.40

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