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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.79, 761.97 and 464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.79, 761.97 and 464.10 is: 639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.79 : 761.97 = 464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.79/761.97 = 464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.79x = 761.97 × 464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.79x = 353,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,629.16/552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.72

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