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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 762.90 and 480.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 762.90 and 480.36 is: 661.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 762.90 = 480.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/762.90 = 480.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 762.90 × 480.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 366,466.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,466.64/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.44

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