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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.80, 764.76 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.80, 764.76 and 450.04 is: 620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.80 : 764.76 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.80/764.76 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.80x = 764.76 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.80x = 344,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,172.59/554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.35

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