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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 766.56 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 766.56 and 468 is: 645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 766.56 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/766.56 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 766.56 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 358,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,750.08/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.98

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