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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 833.34 and 469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 833.34 and 469.05 is: 703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 833.34 = 469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/833.34 = 469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 833.34 × 469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 390,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,878.13/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.45

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