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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.32, 832.98 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.32, 832.98 and 433.68 is: 650.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.32 : 832.98 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.32/832.98 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.32x = 832.98 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.32x = 361,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,249.89/555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.53

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