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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 830.84 and 468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 830.84 and 468.62 is: 701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 830.84 = 468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/830.84 = 468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 830.84 × 468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 389,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,348.24/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.28

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