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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 762.41 and 474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 762.41 and 474.55 is: 654.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 762.41 = 474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/762.41 = 474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 762.41 × 474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 361,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,797.85/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.08

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