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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.33, 835.04 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.33, 835.04 and 454.86 is: 682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.33 : 835.04 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.33/835.04 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.33x = 835.04 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.33x = 379,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,819.84/556.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.72

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