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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.63, 834.86 and 305.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.63, 834.86 and 305.85 is: 458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.63 : 834.86 = 305.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.63/834.86 = 305.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.63x = 834.86 × 305.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.63x = 255,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,341.76/556.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.73

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