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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.32, 767.70 and 323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.32, 767.70 and 323.45 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.32 : 767.70 = 323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.32/767.70 = 323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.32x = 767.70 × 323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.32x = 248,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,308.73/556.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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