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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.55, 759.84 and 472.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.55, 759.84 and 472.61 is: 651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.55 : 759.84 = 472.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.55/759.84 = 472.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.55x = 759.84 × 472.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.55x = 359,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,105.26/551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.08

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