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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 764.82 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 764.82 and 438.24 is: 604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 764.82 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/764.82 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 764.82 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 335,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,174.72/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.44

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