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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.24, 834 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.24, 834 and 464.80 is: 696.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.24 : 834 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.24/834 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.24x = 834 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.24x = 387,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,643.20/556.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.90

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