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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.47, 767.97 and 323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.47, 767.97 and 323.61 is: 446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.47 : 767.97 = 323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.47/767.97 = 323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.47x = 767.97 × 323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.47x = 248,522.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,522.77/556.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.61

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