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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.68, 767.88 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.68, 767.88 and 423.84 is: 584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.68 : 767.88 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.68/767.88 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.68x = 767.88 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.68x = 325,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,458.26/556.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.64

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