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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 830.64 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 830.64 and 481.44 is: 720.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 830.64 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/830.64 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 830.64 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 399,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,903.32/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.39

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