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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.95, 768.73 and 437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.95, 768.73 and 437.07 is: 603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.95 : 768.73 = 437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.95/768.73 = 437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.95x = 768.73 × 437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.95x = 335,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,988.82/556.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.27

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