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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.06, 764.94 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.06, 764.94 and 414.02 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.06 : 764.94 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.06/764.94 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.06x = 764.94 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.06x = 316,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,700.46/554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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