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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.93, 768.72 and 324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.93, 768.72 and 324.19 is: 447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.93 : 768.72 = 324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.93/768.72 = 324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.93x = 768.72 × 324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.93x = 249,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,211.34/556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.47

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