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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.06, 833.34 and 324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.06, 833.34 and 324.82 is: 486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.06 : 833.34 = 324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.06/833.34 = 324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.06x = 833.34 × 324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.06x = 270,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,685.50/556.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.79

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