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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.94, 764.99 and 456.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.94, 764.99 and 456.53 is: 629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.94 : 764.99 = 456.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.94/764.99 = 456.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.94x = 764.99 × 456.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.94x = 349,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,240.88/554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.33

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