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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.91, 770.51 and 496.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.91, 770.51 and 496.83 is: 686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.91 : 770.51 = 496.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.91/770.51 = 496.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.91x = 770.51 × 496.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.91x = 382,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,812.48/557.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.15

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