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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 763.80 and 430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 763.80 and 430.28 is: 592.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 763.80 = 430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/763.80 = 430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 763.80 × 430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 328,647.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,647.86/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.71

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