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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 766.95 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 766.95 and 416.54 is: 574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 766.95 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/766.95 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 766.95 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 319,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,463.27/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.48

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