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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 761.00 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 761.00 and 463.50 is: 638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 761.00 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/761.00 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 761.00 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 352,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,721.18/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.92

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