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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.33, 760.88 and 490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.33, 760.88 and 490.77 is: 673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.33 : 760.88 = 490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.33/760.88 = 490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.33x = 760.88 × 490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.33x = 373,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,418.30/554.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.65

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