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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.51, 764.74 and 443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.51, 764.74 and 443.95 is: 612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.51 : 764.74 = 443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.51/764.74 = 443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.51x = 764.74 × 443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.51x = 339,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,504.97/554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.26

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