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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 766.14 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 766.14 and 444.78 is: 613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 766.14 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/766.14 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 766.14 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 340,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,763.75/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.46

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