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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.07, 764.64 and 305.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.07, 764.64 and 305.41 is: 421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.07 : 764.64 = 305.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.07/764.64 = 305.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.07x = 764.64 × 305.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.07x = 233,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,528.70/554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.48

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