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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.60, 767.98 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.60, 767.98 and 335.48 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.60 : 767.98 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.60/767.98 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.60x = 767.98 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.60x = 257,641.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,641.93/556.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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