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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.31, 765.36 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.31, 765.36 and 448.56 is: 619.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.31 : 765.36 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.31/765.36 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.31x = 765.36 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.31x = 343,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,309.88/554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.35

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