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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 767.34 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 767.34 and 489.24 is: 676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 767.34 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/767.34 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 767.34 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 375,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,413.42/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.57

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