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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.90, 765.86 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.90, 765.86 and 461.52 is: 636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.90 : 765.86 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.90/765.86 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.90x = 765.86 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.90x = 353,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,459.71/554.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.98

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