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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.94, 763.92 and 470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.94, 763.92 and 470.92 is: 650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.94 : 763.92 = 470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.94/763.92 = 470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.94x = 763.92 × 470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.94x = 359,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,745.21/552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.60

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