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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.61, 766.77 and 444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.61, 766.77 and 444.89 is: 613.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.61 : 766.77 = 444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.61/766.77 = 444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.61x = 766.77 × 444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.61x = 341,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,128.55/555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.97

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