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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.60, 554.04 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.60, 554.04 and 404.60 is: 554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.60 : 554.04 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.60/554.04 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.60x = 554.04 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.60x = 224,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,164.58/404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.04

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