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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 829.44 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 829.44 and 446.28 is: 666.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 829.44 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/829.44 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 829.44 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 370,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,162.48/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.96

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