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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.48, 767.96 and 307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.48, 767.96 and 307.84 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.48 : 767.96 = 307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.48/767.96 = 307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.48x = 767.96 × 307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.48x = 236,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,408.81/556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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