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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 763.98 and 455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 763.98 and 455.60 is: 628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 763.98 = 455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/763.98 = 455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 763.98 × 455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 348,069.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,069.29/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.28

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