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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.79, 765 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.79, 765 and 413.04 is: 569.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.79 : 765 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.79/765 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.79x = 765 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.79x = 315,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,975.60/554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.54

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