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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 760.92 and 477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 760.92 and 477.88 is: 659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 760.92 = 477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/760.92 = 477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 760.92 × 477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 363,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,628.45/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.13

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