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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.90, 830.22 and 476.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.90, 830.22 and 476.73 is: 715.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.90 : 830.22 = 476.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.90/830.22 = 476.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.90x = 830.22 × 476.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.90x = 395,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,790.78/552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.85

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