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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.80, 765.63 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.80, 765.63 and 306.12 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.80 : 765.63 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.80/765.63 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.80x = 765.63 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.80x = 234,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,374.66/554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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