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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.89, 769.03 and 491.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.89, 769.03 and 491.74 is: 677.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.89 : 769.03 = 491.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.89/769.03 = 491.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.89x = 769.03 × 491.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.89x = 378,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,159.66/557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.84

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