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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 764.37 and 455.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 764.37 and 455.81 is: 628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 764.37 = 455.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/764.37 = 455.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 764.37 × 455.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 348,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,403.67/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.64

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