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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.90, 837.72 and 481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.90, 837.72 and 481.74 is: 723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.90 : 837.72 = 481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.90/837.72 = 481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.90x = 837.72 × 481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.90x = 403,563.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,563.23/557.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.36

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