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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.71, 832.68 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.71, 832.68 and 325.02 is: 486.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.71 : 832.68 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.71/832.68 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.71x = 832.68 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.71x = 270,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,637.65/556.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.14

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