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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 764.69 and 423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 764.69 and 423.51 is: 584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 764.69 = 423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/764.69 = 423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 764.69 × 423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 323,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,851.74/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.08

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