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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.47, 766.25 and 450.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.47, 766.25 and 450.67 is: 621.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.47 : 766.25 = 450.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.47/766.25 = 450.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.47x = 766.25 × 450.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.47x = 345,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,325.89/555.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.69

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