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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.91, 769.86 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.91, 769.86 and 462.56 is: 638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.91 : 769.86 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.91/769.86 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.91x = 769.86 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.91x = 356,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,102.59/557.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.28

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