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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.40, 833.10 and 458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.40, 833.10 and 458.20 is: 687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.40 : 833.10 = 458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.40/833.10 = 458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.40x = 833.10 × 458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.40x = 381,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,726.42/555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.30

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