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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.27, 764.24 and 443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.27, 764.24 and 443.66 is: 611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.27 : 764.24 = 443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.27/764.24 = 443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.27x = 764.24 × 443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.27x = 339,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,056.68/554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.72

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