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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.25, 913.41 and 557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.25, 913.41 and 557.90 is: 769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.25 : 913.41 = 557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.25/913.41 = 557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.25x = 913.41 × 557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.25x = 509,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,591.44/662.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.48

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