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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 832.56 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 832.56 and 469.08 is: 702.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 832.56 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/832.56 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 832.56 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 390,537.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,537.24/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.46

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