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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 830.85 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 830.85 and 406.50 is: 608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 830.85 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/830.85 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 830.85 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 337,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,740.53/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.48

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