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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.98, 769.65 and 439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.98, 769.65 and 439.82 is: 606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.98 : 769.65 = 439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.98/769.65 = 439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.98x = 769.65 × 439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.98x = 338,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,507.46/557.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.67

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