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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.43, 759.07 and 476.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.43, 759.07 and 476.71 is: 656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.43 : 759.07 = 476.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.43/759.07 = 476.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.43x = 759.07 × 476.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.43x = 361,853.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,853.17/551.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.21

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