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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 830.84 and 464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 830.84 and 464.20 is: 694.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 830.84 = 464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/830.84 = 464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 830.84 × 464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 385,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,675.93/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.46

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