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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.90, 769.62 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.90, 769.62 and 453.12 is: 625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.90 : 769.62 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.90/769.62 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.90x = 769.62 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.90x = 348,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,730.21/557.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.08

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