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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.98, 836.18 and 427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.98, 836.18 and 427.48 is: 640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.98 : 836.18 = 427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.98/836.18 = 427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.98x = 836.18 × 427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.98x = 357,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,450.23/557.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.61

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