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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.89, 832.86 and 478.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.89, 832.86 and 478.13 is: 716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.89 : 832.86 = 478.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.89/832.86 = 478.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.89x = 832.86 × 478.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.89x = 398,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,211.19/555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.36

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