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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.15, 761.67 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.15, 761.67 and 469.26 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.15 : 761.67 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.15/761.67 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.15x = 761.67 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.15x = 357,421.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,421.26/552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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