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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 831.56 and 463.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 831.56 and 463.61 is: 694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 831.56 = 463.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/831.56 = 463.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 831.56 × 463.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 385,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,513.06/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.96

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