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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.04, 832.62 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.04, 832.62 and 447.48 is: 670.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.04 : 832.62 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.04/832.62 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.04x = 832.62 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.04x = 372,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,580.80/556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.06

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