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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.67, 884.64 and 554.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.67, 884.64 and 554.45 is: 763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.67 : 884.64 = 554.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.67/884.64 = 554.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.67x = 884.64 × 554.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.67x = 490,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,486.30/642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.20

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