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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 767.66 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 767.66 and 458.48 is: 633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 767.66 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/767.66 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 767.66 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 351,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,956.38/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.38

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