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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.96, 835.38 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.96, 835.38 and 413.56 is: 620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.96 : 835.38 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.96/835.38 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.96x = 835.38 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.96x = 345,479.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,479.75/556.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.30

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