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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 765.18 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 765.18 and 495.90 is: 684.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 765.18 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/765.18 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 765.18 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 379,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,452.76/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.66

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