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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.68, 834.42 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.68, 834.42 and 448.56 is: 672.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.68 : 834.42 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.68/834.42 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.68x = 834.42 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.68x = 374,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,287.44/556.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.36

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