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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.48, 767.96 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.48, 767.96 and 335.39 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.48 : 767.96 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.48/767.96 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.48x = 767.96 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.48x = 257,566.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,566.10/556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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