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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.47, 833.22 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.47, 833.22 and 434.97 is: 651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.47 : 833.22 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.47/833.22 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.47x = 833.22 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.47x = 362,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,425.70/556.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.29

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