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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.53, 763.73 and 448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.53, 763.73 and 448.54 is: 618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.53 : 763.73 = 448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.53/763.73 = 448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.53x = 763.73 × 448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.53x = 342,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,560.98/553.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.86

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