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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.90, 767.84 and 462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.90, 767.84 and 462.40 is: 637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.90 : 767.84 = 462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.90/767.84 = 462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.90x = 767.84 × 462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.90x = 355,049.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,049.22/556.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.55

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