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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 834.72 and 479.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 834.72 and 479.74 is: 720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 834.72 = 479.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/834.72 = 479.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 834.72 × 479.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 400,448.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,448.57/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.36

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