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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.65, 833.94 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.65, 833.94 and 325.67 is: 487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.65 : 833.94 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.65/833.94 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.65x = 833.94 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.65x = 271,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,585.07/556.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.89

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