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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 763.86 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 763.86 and 484.76 is: 668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 763.86 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/763.86 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 763.86 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 370,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,288.77/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.39

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