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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.89, 765.62 and 465.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.89, 765.62 and 465.53 is: 642.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.89 : 765.62 = 465.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.89/765.62 = 465.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.89x = 765.62 × 465.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.89x = 356,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,419.08/554.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.32

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