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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 760.98 and 455.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 760.98 and 455.84 is: 628.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 760.98 = 455.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/760.98 = 455.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 760.98 × 455.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 346,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,885.12/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.46

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