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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 831.22 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 831.22 and 439 is: 657.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 831.22 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/831.22 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 831.22 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 364,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,905.58/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.37

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