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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.69, 835.05 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.69, 835.05 and 435.06 is: 652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.69 : 835.05 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.69/835.05 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.69x = 835.05 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.69x = 363,296.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,296.85/556.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.60

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