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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.43, 763.34 and 469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.43, 763.34 and 469.96 is: 648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.43 : 763.34 = 469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.43/763.34 = 469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.43x = 763.34 × 469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.43x = 358,735.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,735.45/553.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.21

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