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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.76, 835.41 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.76, 835.41 and 313.22 is: 469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.76 : 835.41 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.76/835.41 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.76x = 835.41 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.76x = 261,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,662.94/556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.98

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