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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 765.50 and 480.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 765.50 and 480.38 is: 662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 765.50 = 480.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/765.50 = 480.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 765.50 × 480.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 367,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,730.89/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.34

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