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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.46, 767.91 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.46, 767.91 and 335.55 is: 463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.46 : 767.91 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.46/767.91 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.46x = 767.91 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.46x = 257,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,672.20/556.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.06

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