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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.93, 835.08 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.93, 835.08 and 325.90 is: 488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.93 : 835.08 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.93/835.08 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.93x = 835.08 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.93x = 272,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,152.57/556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.67

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