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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.85, 835.98 and 410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.85, 835.98 and 410.45 is: 615.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.85 : 835.98 = 410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.85/835.98 = 410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.85x = 835.98 × 410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.85x = 343,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,123.81/557.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.08

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