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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.28, 832.62 and 463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.28, 832.62 and 463.48 is: 694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.28 : 832.62 = 463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.28/832.62 = 463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.28x = 832.62 × 463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.28x = 385,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,902.72/555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.97

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