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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 764.94 and 480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 764.94 and 480.88 is: 663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 764.94 = 480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/764.94 = 480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 764.94 × 480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 367,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,844.35/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.60

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