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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.41, 762.93 and 470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.41, 762.93 and 470.21 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.41 : 762.93 = 470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.41/762.93 = 470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.41x = 762.93 × 470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.41x = 358,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,733.50/553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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