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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.35, 764.70 and 461.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.35, 764.70 and 461.47 is: 636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.35 : 764.70 = 461.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.35/764.70 = 461.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.35x = 764.70 × 461.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.35x = 352,886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,886.11/554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.58

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