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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 832.06 and 468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 832.06 and 468.79 is: 701.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 832.06 = 468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/832.06 = 468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 832.06 × 468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 390,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,061.96/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.96

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