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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.42, 833.60 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.42, 833.60 and 494.91 is: 741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.42 : 833.60 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.42/833.60 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.42x = 833.60 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.42x = 412,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,558.91/556.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.45

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