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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.29, 833.98 and 324.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.29, 833.98 and 324.61 is: 486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.29 : 833.98 = 324.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.29/833.98 = 324.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.29x = 833.98 × 324.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.29x = 270,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,715.35/556.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.64

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