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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.67, 833.91 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.67, 833.91 and 299.63 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.67 : 833.91 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.67/833.91 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.67x = 833.91 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.67x = 249,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,860.28/556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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