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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.85, 829.35 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.85, 829.35 and 475.54 is: 713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.85 : 829.35 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.85/829.35 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.85x = 829.35 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.85x = 394,387.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,387.03/552.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.37

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