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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.40, 766.55 and 462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.40, 766.55 and 462.02 is: 637.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.40 : 766.55 = 462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.40/766.55 = 462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.40x = 766.55 × 462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.40x = 354,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,161.43/555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.67

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