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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.66, 763.20 and 473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.66, 763.20 and 473.52 is: 653.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.66 : 763.20 = 473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.66/763.20 = 473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.66x = 763.20 × 473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.66x = 361,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,388.10/552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.91

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