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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 758.91 and 477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 758.91 and 477.18 is: 657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 758.91 = 477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/758.91 = 477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 758.91 × 477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 362,136.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,136.67/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.26

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