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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.49, 764.50 and 466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.49, 764.50 and 466.65 is: 643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.49 : 764.50 = 466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.49/764.50 = 466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.49x = 764.50 × 466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.49x = 356,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,753.93/554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.39

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