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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.74, 835.68 and 420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.74, 835.68 and 420.66 is: 631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.74 : 835.68 = 420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.74/835.68 = 420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.74x = 835.68 × 420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.74x = 351,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,537.15/556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.42

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