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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.57, 768.06 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.57, 768.06 and 335.46 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.57 : 768.06 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.57/768.06 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.57x = 768.06 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.57x = 257,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,653.08/556.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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