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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.15, 760.54 and 455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.15, 760.54 and 455.80 is: 628.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.15 : 760.54 = 455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.15/760.54 = 455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.15x = 760.54 × 455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.15x = 346,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,655.51/551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.96

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