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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.15, 764.73 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.15, 764.73 and 305.48 is: 421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.15 : 764.73 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.15/764.73 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.15x = 764.73 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.15x = 233,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,605.90/554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.56

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