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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.31, 836.17 and 458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.31, 836.17 and 458.74 is: 690.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.31 : 836.17 = 458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.31/836.17 = 458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.31x = 836.17 × 458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.31x = 383,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,584.63/555.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.76

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