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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.70, 767.68 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.70, 767.68 and 335.62 is: 462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.70 : 767.68 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.70/767.68 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.70x = 767.68 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.70x = 257,648.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,648.76/556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.81

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