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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.37, 760.23 and 472.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.37, 760.23 and 472.47 is: 652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.37 : 760.23 = 472.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.37/760.23 = 472.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.37x = 760.23 × 472.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.37x = 359,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,185.87/550.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.63

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