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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 761.72 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 761.72 and 474.04 is: 653.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 761.72 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/761.72 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 761.72 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 361,088.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,088.84/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.39

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