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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.23, 831.63 and 447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.23, 831.63 and 447.10 is: 669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.23 : 831.63 = 447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.23/831.63 = 447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.23x = 831.63 × 447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.23x = 371,821.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,821.77/555.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.67

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