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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 764.67 and 460.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 764.67 and 460.51 is: 635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 764.67 = 460.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/764.67 = 460.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 764.67 × 460.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 352,138.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,138.18/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.61

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