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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.33, 764.97 and 305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.33, 764.97 and 305.65 is: 421.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.33 : 764.97 = 305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.33/764.97 = 305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.33x = 764.97 × 305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.33x = 233,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,814.04/554.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.79

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