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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.82, 767.85 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.82, 767.85 and 335.64 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.82 : 767.85 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.82/767.85 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.82x = 767.85 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.82x = 257,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,725.63/556.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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