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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.80, 835.32 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.80, 835.32 and 465 is: 697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.80 : 835.32 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.80/835.32 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.80x = 835.32 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.80x = 388,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,423.80/556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.60

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