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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.65, 765.01 and 457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.65, 765.01 and 457.24 is: 629.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.65 : 765.01 = 457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.65/765.01 = 457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.65x = 765.01 × 457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.65x = 349,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,787.06/555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.51

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