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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.65, 762.75 and 459.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.65, 762.75 and 459.27 is: 633.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.65 : 762.75 = 459.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.65/762.75 = 459.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.65x = 762.75 × 459.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.65x = 350,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,308.19/552.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.88

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