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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.15, 765.81 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.15, 765.81 and 450.36 is: 621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.15 : 765.81 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.15/765.81 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.15x = 765.81 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.15x = 344,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,890.19/555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.26

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