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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.47, 761.67 and 428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.47, 761.67 and 428.64 is: 589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.47 : 761.67 = 428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.47/761.67 = 428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.47x = 761.67 × 428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.47x = 326,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,482.23/553.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.88

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