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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.13, 760.89 and 474.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.13, 760.89 and 474.53 is: 652.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.13 : 760.89 = 474.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.13/760.89 = 474.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.13x = 760.89 × 474.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.13x = 361,069.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,069.53/553.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.78

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