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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.78, 833.46 and 312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.78, 833.46 and 312.70 is: 468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.78 : 833.46 = 312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.78/833.46 = 312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.78x = 833.46 × 312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.78x = 260,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,622.94/556.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.09

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