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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.46, 837.93 and 459.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.46, 837.93 and 459.87 is: 692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.46 : 837.93 = 459.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.46/837.93 = 459.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.46x = 837.93 × 459.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.46x = 385,338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,338.87/556.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.48

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