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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.19, 830.62 and 438.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.19, 830.62 and 438.42 is: 655.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.19 : 830.62 = 438.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.19/830.62 = 438.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.19x = 830.62 × 438.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.19x = 364,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,164.08/555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.93

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