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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.68, 764.60 and 436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.68, 764.60 and 436.36 is: 601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.68 : 764.60 = 436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.68/764.60 = 436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.68x = 764.60 × 436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.68x = 333,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,640.86/554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.50

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