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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 767.22 and 483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 767.22 and 483.08 is: 667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 767.22 = 483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/767.22 = 483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 767.22 × 483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 370,628.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,628.64/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.27

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