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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.20, 766.88 and 481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.20, 766.88 and 481.38 is: 663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.20 : 766.88 = 481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.20/766.88 = 481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.20x = 766.88 × 481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.20x = 369,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,160.69/556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.72

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