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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 764.48 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 764.48 and 317.96 is: 438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 764.48 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/764.48 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 764.48 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 243,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,072.47/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.78

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