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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 835.73 and 464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 835.73 and 464.81 is: 698.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 835.73 = 464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/835.73 = 464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 835.73 × 464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 388,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,449.16/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.74

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