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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 834.84 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 834.84 and 484.16 is: 727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 834.84 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/834.84 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 834.84 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 404,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,196.13/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.70

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