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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.19, 763.96 and 455.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.19, 763.96 and 455.78 is: 628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.19 : 763.96 = 455.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.19/763.96 = 455.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.19x = 763.96 × 455.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.19x = 348,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,195.41/554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.30

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