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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 761.96 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 761.96 and 465.12 is: 641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 761.96 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/761.96 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 761.96 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 354,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,402.84/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.29

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