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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.59, 768 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.59, 768 and 335.49 is: 462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.59 : 768 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.59/768 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.59x = 768 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.59x = 257,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,656.32/556.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.92

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