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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.66, 765.46 and 305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.66, 765.46 and 305.99 is: 422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.66 : 765.46 = 305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.66/765.46 = 305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.66x = 765.46 × 305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.66x = 234,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,224.04/554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.28

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