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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.95, 826.31 and 478.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.95, 826.31 and 478.74 is: 716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.95 : 826.31 = 478.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.95/826.31 = 478.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.95x = 826.31 × 478.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.95x = 395,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,591.94/551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.72

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