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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.48, 835 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.48, 835 and 427.32 is: 641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.48 : 835 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.48/835 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.48x = 835 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.48x = 356,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,812.20/556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.20

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