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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.65, 836.33 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.65, 836.33 and 454.59 is: 682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.65 : 836.33 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.65/836.33 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.65x = 836.33 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.65x = 380,187.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,187.25/556.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.99

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