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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.65, 768.69 and 459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.65, 768.69 and 459.18 is: 634.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.65 : 768.69 = 459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.65/768.69 = 459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.65x = 768.69 × 459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.65x = 352,967.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,967.07/556.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.09

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