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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 764.25 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 764.25 and 443.62 is: 611.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 764.25 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/764.25 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 764.25 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 339,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,032.76/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.97

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