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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.91, 769.13 and 495.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.91, 769.13 and 495.83 is: 684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.91 : 769.13 = 495.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.91/769.13 = 495.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.91x = 769.13 × 495.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.91x = 381,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,357.73/556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.77

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