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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.93, 771.45 and 488.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.93, 771.45 and 488.81 is: 675.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.93 : 771.45 = 488.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.93/771.45 = 488.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.93x = 771.45 × 488.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.93x = 377,092.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,092.47/557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.88

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