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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 828.60 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 828.60 and 474.10 is: 711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 828.60 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/828.60 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 828.60 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 392,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,839.26/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.15

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