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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 766.82 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 766.82 and 415.53 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 766.82 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/766.82 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 766.82 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 318,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,635.42/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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