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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.03, 764.64 and 318.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.03, 764.64 and 318.05 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.03 : 764.64 = 318.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.03/764.64 = 318.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.03x = 764.64 × 318.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.03x = 243,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,193.75/554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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