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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 832.64 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 832.64 and 445.32 is: 668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 832.64 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/832.64 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 832.64 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 370,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,791.24/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.24

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