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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.71, 828.29 and 474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.71, 828.29 and 474.86 is: 711.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.71 : 828.29 = 474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.71/828.29 = 474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.71x = 828.29 × 474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.71x = 393,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,325.05/552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.63

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