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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.86, 833.49 and 441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.86, 833.49 and 441.05 is: 661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.86 : 833.49 = 441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.86/833.49 = 441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.86x = 833.49 × 441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.86x = 367,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,606.60/555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.33

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