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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 765 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 765 and 436.48 is: 602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 765 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/765 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 765 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 333,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,907.20/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.35

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