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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.09, 764.61 and 305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.09, 764.61 and 305.43 is: 421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.09 : 764.61 = 305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.09/764.61 = 305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.09x = 764.61 × 305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.09x = 233,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,534.83/554.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.48

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