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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.22, 765.99 and 476.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.22, 765.99 and 476.91 is: 656.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.22 : 765.99 = 476.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.22/765.99 = 476.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.22x = 765.99 × 476.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.22x = 365,308.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,308.29/556.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.77

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