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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 766.36 and 457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 766.36 and 457.54 is: 630.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 766.36 = 457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/766.36 = 457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 766.36 × 457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 350,640.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,640.35/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.72

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