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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.79, 834.69 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.79, 834.69 and 312.80 is: 468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.79 : 834.69 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.79/834.69 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.79x = 834.69 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.79x = 261,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,089.47/556.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.92

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