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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.56, 838.17 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.56, 838.17 and 485.28 is: 730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.56 : 838.17 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.56/838.17 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.56x = 838.17 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.56x = 406,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,747.14/556.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.82

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