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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.71, 832.34 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.71, 832.34 and 440.28 is: 659.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.71 : 832.34 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.71/832.34 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.71x = 832.34 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.71x = 366,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,463.76/555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.46

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