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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.87, 765.19 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.87, 765.19 and 414.84 is: 572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.87 : 765.19 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.87/765.19 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.87x = 765.19 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.87x = 317,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,431.42/554.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.08

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