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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.62, 767.84 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.62, 767.84 and 335.49 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.62 : 767.84 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.62/767.84 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.62x = 767.84 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.62x = 257,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,602.64/556.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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