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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.83, 768.11 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.83, 768.11 and 335.43 is: 462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.83 : 768.11 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.83/768.11 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.83x = 768.11 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.83x = 257,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,645.46/556.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.70

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