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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 766.20 and 480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 766.20 and 480.56 is: 664.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 766.20 = 480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/766.20 = 480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 766.20 × 480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 368,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,205.07/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.05

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