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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.30, 832.90 and 418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.30, 832.90 and 418.92 is: 627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.30 : 832.90 = 418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.30/832.90 = 418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.30x = 832.90 × 418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.30x = 348,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,919.77/556.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.21

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