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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.73, 768.02 and 451.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.73, 768.02 and 451.61 is: 623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.73 : 768.02 = 451.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.73/768.02 = 451.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.73x = 768.02 × 451.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.73x = 346,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,843.25/556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.00

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