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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.06, 834.66 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.06, 834.66 and 456 is: 682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.06 : 834.66 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.06/834.66 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.06x = 834.66 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.06x = 380,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,604.96/558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.01

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