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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 831.08 and 432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 831.08 and 432.26 is: 647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 831.08 = 432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/831.08 = 432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 831.08 × 432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 359,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,242.64/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.80

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