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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 835.50 and 485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 835.50 and 485.96 is: 727.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 835.50 = 485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/835.50 = 485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 835.50 × 485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 406,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,019.58/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.69

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