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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.83, 832.87 and 497.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.83, 832.87 and 497.73 is: 745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.83 : 832.87 = 497.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.83/832.87 = 497.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.83x = 832.87 × 497.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.83x = 414,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,544.39/555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.81

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