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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.09, 764.63 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.09, 764.63 and 302.01 is: 416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.09 : 764.63 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.09/764.63 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.09x = 764.63 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.09x = 230,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,924.40/554.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.77

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