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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.80, 834.84 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.80, 834.84 and 426.40 is: 640.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.80 : 834.84 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.80/834.84 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.80x = 834.84 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.80x = 355,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,975.78/555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.47

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