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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.88, 835.64 and 447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.88, 835.64 and 447.32 is: 671.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 835.64 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/835.64 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 835.64 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 373,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,798.48/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.24

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