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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.50, 767.67 and 446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.50, 767.67 and 446.10 is: 615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.50 : 767.67 = 446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.50/767.67 = 446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.50x = 767.67 × 446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.50x = 342,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,457.59/556.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.38

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