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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.50, 836.64 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.50, 836.64 and 435 is: 653.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.50 : 836.64 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.50/836.64 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.50x = 836.64 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.50x = 363,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,938.40/556.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.98

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