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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.51, 832.43 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.51, 832.43 and 439.48 is: 658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.51 : 832.43 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.51/832.43 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.51x = 832.43 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.51x = 365,838.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,838.48/555.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.56

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