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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 766.73 and 457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 766.73 and 457.52 is: 631.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 766.73 = 457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/766.73 = 457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 766.73 × 457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 350,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,791.62/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.00

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