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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.06, 761.49 and 469.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.06, 761.49 and 469.98 is: 647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.06 : 761.49 = 469.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.06/761.49 = 469.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.06x = 761.49 × 469.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.06x = 357,885.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,885.07/553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.10

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