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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 825.26 and 476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 825.26 and 476.96 is: 715.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 825.26 = 476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/825.26 = 476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 825.26 × 476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 393,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,616.01/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.65

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