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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.24, 764.36 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.24, 764.36 and 436.48 is: 601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.24 : 764.36 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.24/764.36 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.24x = 764.36 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.24x = 333,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,627.85/554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.96

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