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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 832.85 and 439.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 832.85 and 439.77 is: 658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 832.85 = 439.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/832.85 = 439.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 832.85 × 439.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 366,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,262.44/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.63

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