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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.86, 833.19 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.86, 833.19 and 418.47 is: 627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.86 : 833.19 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.86/833.19 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.86x = 833.19 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.86x = 348,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,660.33/555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.24

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