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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 764.62 and 443.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 764.62 and 443.63 is: 611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 764.62 = 443.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/764.62 = 443.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 764.62 × 443.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 339,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,208.37/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.78

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