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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 767.52 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 767.52 and 468.96 is: 647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 767.52 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/767.52 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 767.52 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 359,936.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,936.18/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.55

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