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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 765 and 455.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 765 and 455.88 is: 628.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 765 = 455.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/765 = 455.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 765 × 455.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 348,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,748.20/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.71

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