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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.70, 833.55 and 491.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.70, 833.55 and 491.62 is: 737.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.70 : 833.55 = 491.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.70/833.55 = 491.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.70x = 833.55 × 491.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.70x = 409,789.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,789.85/555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.43

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