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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.47, 767.79 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.47, 767.79 and 346.32 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.47 : 767.79 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.47/767.79 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.47x = 767.79 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.47x = 265,901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,901.03/556.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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