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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.73, 835.19 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.73, 835.19 and 312.92 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.73 : 835.19 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.73/835.19 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.73x = 835.19 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.73x = 261,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,347.65/556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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