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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 763.61 and 455.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 763.61 and 455.53 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 763.61 = 455.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/763.61 = 455.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 763.61 × 455.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 347,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,847.26/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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