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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.88, 835.52 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.88, 835.52 and 313.07 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 835.52 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/835.52 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 835.52 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 261,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,570.50/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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