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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.44, 833.84 and 402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.44, 833.84 and 402.69 is: 603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.44 : 833.84 = 402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.44/833.84 = 402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.44x = 833.84 × 402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.44x = 335,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,779.23/556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.45

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