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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.20, 766.71 and 457.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.20, 766.71 and 457.78 is: 631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.20 : 766.71 = 457.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.20/766.71 = 457.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.20x = 766.71 × 457.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.20x = 350,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,984.50/556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.04

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