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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.99, 760.35 and 477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.99, 760.35 and 477.28 is: 658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.99 : 760.35 = 477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.99/760.35 = 477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.99x = 760.35 × 477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.99x = 362,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,899.85/550.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.63

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