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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.32, 762.74 and 454.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.32, 762.74 and 454.91 is: 627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.32 : 762.74 = 454.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.32/762.74 = 454.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.32x = 762.74 × 454.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.32x = 346,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,975.38/553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.08

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