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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.21, 833.63 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.21, 833.63 and 418.82 is: 627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.21 : 833.63 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.21/833.63 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.21x = 833.63 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.21x = 349,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,137.80/556.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.71

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