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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 765.86 and 444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 765.86 and 444.29 is: 613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 765.86 = 444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/765.86 = 444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 765.86 × 444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 340,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,257.89/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.24

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