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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.90, 835.07 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.90, 835.07 and 325.86 is: 488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.90 : 835.07 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.90/835.07 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.90x = 835.07 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.90x = 272,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,111.15/556.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.62

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