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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 832.94 and 483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 832.94 and 483.20 is: 723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 832.94 = 483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/832.94 = 483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 832.94 × 483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 402,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,474.19/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.74

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