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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 765.46 and 318.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 765.46 and 318.49 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 765.46 = 318.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/765.46 = 318.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 765.46 × 318.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 243,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,788.32/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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