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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.42, 827.61 and 470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.42, 827.61 and 470.42 is: 704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.42 : 827.61 = 470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.42/827.61 = 470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.42x = 827.61 × 470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.42x = 389,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,320.16/552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.75

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