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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 763.70 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 763.70 and 423.45 is: 583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 763.70 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/763.70 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 763.70 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 323,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,386.65/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.59

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