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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.20, 866.16 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.20, 866.16 and 554.40 is: 764.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.20 : 866.16 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.20/866.16 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.20x = 866.16 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.20x = 480,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,199.10/628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.40

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