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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.66, 834.99 and 325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.66, 834.99 and 325.95 is: 488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.66 : 834.99 = 325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.66/834.99 = 325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.66x = 834.99 × 325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.66x = 272,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,164.99/556.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.93

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