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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.48, 767.92 and 409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.48, 767.92 and 409.08 is: 564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.48 : 767.92 = 409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.48/767.92 = 409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.48x = 767.92 × 409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.48x = 314,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,140.71/556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.51

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