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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 767.21 and 451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 767.21 and 451.98 is: 624.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 767.21 = 451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/767.21 = 451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 767.21 × 451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 346,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,761.32/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.05

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