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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 766.13 and 345.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 766.13 and 345.31 is: 476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 766.13 = 345.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/766.13 = 345.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 766.13 × 345.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 264,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,551.08/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.71

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