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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.57, 764.49 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.57, 764.49 and 436.32 is: 601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.57 : 764.49 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.57/764.49 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.57x = 764.49 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.57x = 333,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,564.22/554.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.48

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