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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.63, 833.56 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.63, 833.56 and 419.94 is: 628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.63 : 833.56 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.63/833.56 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.63x = 833.56 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.63x = 350,045.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,045.19/556.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.87

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