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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.07, 763.78 and 455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.07, 763.78 and 455.66 is: 628.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.07 : 763.78 = 455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.07/763.78 = 455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.07x = 763.78 × 455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.07x = 348,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,019.04/554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.11

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