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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 761.16 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 761.16 and 469.56 is: 647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 761.16 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/761.16 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 761.16 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 357,410.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,410.29/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.20

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