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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.02, 763.59 and 414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.02, 763.59 and 414.71 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.02 : 763.59 = 414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.02/763.59 = 414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.02x = 763.59 × 414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.02x = 316,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,664.59/553.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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