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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.44, 833.28 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.44, 833.28 and 448.44 is: 671.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.44 : 833.28 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.44/833.28 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.44x = 833.28 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.44x = 373,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,676.08/556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.55

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