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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.58, 759.29 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.58, 759.29 and 477.60 is: 657.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.58 : 759.29 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.58/759.29 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.58x = 759.29 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.58x = 362,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,634.52/551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.45

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