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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.95, 764.44 and 326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.95, 764.44 and 326.83 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.95 : 764.44 = 326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.95/764.44 = 326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.95x = 764.44 × 326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.95x = 249,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,841.93/553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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