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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 765.22 and 455.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 765.22 and 455.07 is: 627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 765.22 = 455.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/765.22 = 455.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 765.22 × 455.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 348,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,228.67/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.41

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