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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.05, 766.05 and 477.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.05, 766.05 and 477.11 is: 657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.05 : 766.05 = 477.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.05/766.05 = 477.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.05x = 766.05 × 477.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.05x = 365,486.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,486.29/556.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.29

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