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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.80, 831.88 and 447.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.80, 831.88 and 447.45 is: 668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.80 : 831.88 = 447.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.80/831.88 = 447.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.80x = 831.88 × 447.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.80x = 372,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,224.71/556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.51

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