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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.41, 833.91 and 458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.41, 833.91 and 458.06 is: 690.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.41 : 833.91 = 458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.41/833.91 = 458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.41x = 833.91 × 458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.41x = 381,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,976.65/553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.22

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