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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.64, 765.66 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.64, 765.66 and 458.08 is: 631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.64 : 765.66 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.64/765.66 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.64x = 765.66 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.64x = 350,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,733.53/555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.22

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