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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.13, 834.84 and 441.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.13, 834.84 and 441.99 is: 663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.13 : 834.84 = 441.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.13/834.84 = 441.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.13x = 834.84 × 441.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.13x = 368,990.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,990.93/556.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.49

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