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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 837.03 and 456.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 837.03 and 456.12 is: 684.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 837.03 = 456.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/837.03 = 456.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 837.03 × 456.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 381,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,786.12/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.28

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