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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.80, 768.48 and 410.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.80, 768.48 and 410.19 is: 566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.80 : 768.48 = 410.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.80/768.48 = 410.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.80x = 768.48 × 410.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.80x = 315,222.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,222.81/556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.13

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