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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.45, 832.83 and 487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.45, 832.83 and 487.11 is: 730.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.45 : 832.83 = 487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.45/832.83 = 487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.45x = 832.83 × 487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.45x = 405,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,679.82/555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.36

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