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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.92, 835.74 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.92, 835.74 and 326.28 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.92 : 835.74 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.92/835.74 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.92x = 835.74 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.92x = 272,685.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,685.25/556.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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