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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.22, 832.98 and 410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.22, 832.98 and 410.42 is: 614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.22 : 832.98 = 410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.22/832.98 = 410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.22x = 832.98 × 410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.22x = 341,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,871.65/556.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.63

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