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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.36, 836.22 and 449.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.36, 836.22 and 449.48 is: 675.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.36 : 836.22 = 449.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.36/836.22 = 449.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.36x = 836.22 × 449.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.36x = 375,864.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,864.17/556.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.58

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