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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 764.92 and 423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 764.92 and 423.68 is: 584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 764.92 = 423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/764.92 = 423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 764.92 × 423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 324,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,081.31/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.06

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