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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.18, 832.17 and 447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.18, 832.17 and 447.06 is: 670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.18 : 832.17 = 447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.18/832.17 = 447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.18x = 832.17 × 447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.18x = 372,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,029.92/555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.11

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