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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.56, 832.59 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.56, 832.59 and 466.02 is: 697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.56 : 832.59 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.56/832.59 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.56x = 832.59 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.56x = 388,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,003.59/556.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.15

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