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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 764.99 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 764.99 and 321.47 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 764.99 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/764.99 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 764.99 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 245,921.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,921.79/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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