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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.62, 767.63 and 452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.62, 767.63 and 452.03 is: 623.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.62 : 767.63 = 452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.62/767.63 = 452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.62x = 767.63 × 452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.62x = 346,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,990.86/556.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.39

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