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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.16, 765.71 and 485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.16, 765.71 and 485.08 is: 669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.16 : 765.71 = 485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.16/765.71 = 485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.16x = 765.71 × 485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.16x = 371,424.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,424.35/555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.05

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