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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.18, 768.09 and 446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.18, 768.09 and 446.38 is: 616.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.18 : 768.09 = 446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.18/768.09 = 446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.18x = 768.09 × 446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.18x = 342,860.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,860.01/556.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.46

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