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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.37, 868.66 and 556.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.37, 868.66 and 556.36 is: 765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.37 : 868.66 = 556.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.37/868.66 = 556.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.37x = 868.66 × 556.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.37x = 483,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,284.12/631.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.45

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