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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.15, 765.73 and 450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.15, 765.73 and 450.25 is: 621.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.15 : 765.73 = 450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.15/765.73 = 450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.15x = 765.73 × 450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.15x = 344,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,769.93/555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.04

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