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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.94, 764.97 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.94, 764.97 and 414.84 is: 571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.94 : 764.97 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.94/764.97 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.94x = 764.97 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.94x = 317,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,341.47/554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.85

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