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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.41, 768.44 and 495.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.41, 768.44 and 495.33 is: 684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.41 : 768.44 = 495.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.41/768.44 = 495.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.41x = 768.44 × 495.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.41x = 380,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,631.39/556.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.08

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