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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.72, 833.46 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.72, 833.46 and 312.92 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.72 : 833.46 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.72/833.46 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.72x = 833.46 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.72x = 260,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,806.30/556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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