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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 833.92 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 833.92 and 464.64 is: 697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 833.92 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/833.92 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 833.92 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 387,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,472.59/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.70

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