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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.48, 767.70 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.48, 767.70 and 323.56 is: 446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.48 : 767.70 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.48/767.70 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.48x = 767.70 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.48x = 248,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,397.01/556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.37

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