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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.47, 767.71 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.47, 767.71 and 335.44 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.47 : 767.71 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.47/767.71 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.47x = 767.71 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.47x = 257,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,522.02/556.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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