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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.90, 765.05 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.90, 765.05 and 454.95 is: 627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.90 : 765.05 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.90/765.05 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.90x = 765.05 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.90x = 348,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,059.78/554.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.25

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