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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.84, 766.05 and 430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.84, 766.05 and 430.28 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.84 : 766.05 = 430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.84/766.05 = 430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.84x = 766.05 × 430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.84x = 329,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,615.99/554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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