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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.98, 768.48 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.98, 768.48 and 335.85 is: 463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.98 : 768.48 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.98/768.48 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.98x = 768.48 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.98x = 258,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,094.01/556.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.38

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