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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.99, 765.95 and 467.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.99, 765.95 and 467.29 is: 643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.99 : 765.95 = 467.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.99/765.95 = 467.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.99x = 765.95 × 467.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.99x = 357,920.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,920.78/555.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.75

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