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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 766.10 and 457.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 766.10 and 457.35 is: 630.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 766.10 = 457.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/766.10 = 457.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 766.10 × 457.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 350,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,374.11/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.44

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