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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.70, 833.45 and 499.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.70, 833.45 and 499.10 is: 747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.70 : 833.45 = 499.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.70/833.45 = 499.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.70x = 833.45 × 499.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.70x = 415,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,974.90/556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.22

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