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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.11, 832.62 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.11, 832.62 and 418.74 is: 626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.11 : 832.62 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.11/832.62 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.11x = 832.62 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.11x = 348,651.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,651.30/556.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.95

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