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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.46, 766 and 444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.46, 766 and 444.63 is: 613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.46 : 766 = 444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.46/766 = 444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.46x = 766 × 444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.46x = 340,586.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,586.58/555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.16

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