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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.95, 829.01 and 476.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.95, 829.01 and 476.81 is: 714.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.95 : 829.01 = 476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.95/829.01 = 476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.95x = 829.01 × 476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.95x = 395,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,283.52/552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.86

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