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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 767.40 and 445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 767.40 and 445.88 is: 615.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 767.40 = 445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/767.40 = 445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 767.40 × 445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 342,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,168.31/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.77

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