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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.46, 764.00 and 455.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.46, 764.00 and 455.15 is: 626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.46 : 764.00 = 455.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.46/764.00 = 455.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.46x = 764.00 × 455.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.46x = 347,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,735.94/555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.04

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