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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.38, 761.22 and 463.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.38, 761.22 and 463.93 is: 639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.38 : 761.22 = 463.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.38/761.22 = 463.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.38x = 761.22 × 463.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.38x = 353,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,150.89/552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.33

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