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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.61, 832.62 and 439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.61, 832.62 and 439.54 is: 658.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.61 : 832.62 = 439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.61/832.62 = 439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.61x = 832.62 × 439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.61x = 365,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,969.79/555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.68

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