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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.45, 764.97 and 315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.45, 764.97 and 315.14 is: 434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.45 : 764.97 = 315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.45/764.97 = 315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.45x = 764.97 × 315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.45x = 241,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,072.65/554.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.80

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