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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.31, 765.27 and 481.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.31, 765.27 and 481.41 is: 664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.31 : 765.27 = 481.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.31/765.27 = 481.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.31x = 765.27 × 481.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.31x = 368,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,408.63/554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.63

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