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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.34, 763.62 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.34, 763.62 and 435.48 is: 600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.34 : 763.62 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.34/763.62 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.34x = 763.62 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.34x = 332,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,541.24/553.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.97

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