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