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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.72, 828.62 and 476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.72, 828.62 and 476.58 is: 714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.72 : 828.62 = 476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.72/828.62 = 476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.72x = 828.62 × 476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.72x = 394,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,903.72/552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.47

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