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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.30, 764.70 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.30, 764.70 and 406.68 is: 561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.30 : 764.70 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.30/764.70 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.30x = 764.70 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.30x = 310,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,988.96/554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.05

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