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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.91, 767.25 and 485.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.91, 767.25 and 485.70 is: 671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.91 : 767.25 = 485.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.91/767.25 = 485.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.91x = 767.25 × 485.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.91x = 372,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,653.33/554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.56

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