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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 766.85 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 766.85 and 444.78 is: 615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 766.85 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/766.85 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 766.85 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 341,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,077.32/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.52

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