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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 833.22 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 833.22 and 428.04 is: 642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 833.22 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/833.22 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 833.22 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 356,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,651.49/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.06

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