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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.06, 831.66 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.06, 831.66 and 454 is: 679.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.06 : 831.66 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.06/831.66 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.06x = 831.66 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.06x = 377,573.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,573.64/556.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.02

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