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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 826.98 and 474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 826.98 and 474.82 is: 710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 826.98 = 474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/826.98 = 474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 826.98 × 474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 392,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,666.64/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.84

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