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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 765.81 and 484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 765.81 and 484.68 is: 669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 765.81 = 484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/765.81 = 484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 765.81 × 484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 371,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,172.79/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.58

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