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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 761.78 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 761.78 and 474.02 is: 653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 761.78 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/761.78 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 761.78 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 361,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,092.78/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.02

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