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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.20, 834.30 and 448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.20, 834.30 and 448.20 is: 672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.20 : 834.30 = 448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.20/834.30 = 448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.20x = 834.30 × 448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.20x = 373,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,933.26/556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.30

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