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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.42, 768.81 and 440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.42, 768.81 and 440.86 is: 609.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.42 : 768.81 = 440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.42/768.81 = 440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.42x = 768.81 × 440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.42x = 338,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,937.58/556.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.14

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