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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.42, 762.01 and 470.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.42, 762.01 and 470.00 is: 648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.42 : 762.01 = 470.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.42/762.01 = 470.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.42x = 762.01 × 470.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.42x = 358,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,145.43/552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.32

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