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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.72, 835.92 and 480.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.72, 835.92 and 480.28 is: 721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.72 : 835.92 = 480.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.72/835.92 = 480.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.72x = 835.92 × 480.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.72x = 401,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,475.66/556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.14

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