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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.31, 834.76 and 419.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.31, 834.76 and 419.01 is: 628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.31 : 834.76 = 419.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.31/834.76 = 419.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.31x = 834.76 × 419.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.31x = 349,772.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,772.79/556.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.74

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