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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 763.88 and 455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 763.88 and 455.11 is: 627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 763.88 = 455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/763.88 = 455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 763.88 × 455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 347,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,645.24/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.37

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