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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.45, 764.93 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.45, 764.93 and 318.32 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.45 : 764.93 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.45/764.93 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.45x = 764.93 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.45x = 243,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,489.25/554.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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