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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 766.56 and 423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 766.56 and 423.68 is: 585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 766.56 = 423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/766.56 = 423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 766.56 × 423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 324,776.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,776.14/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.22

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