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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 763.63 and 455.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 763.63 and 455.27 is: 627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 763.63 = 455.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/763.63 = 455.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 763.63 × 455.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 347,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,652.87/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.89

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