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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.83, 761.97 and 479.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.83, 761.97 and 479.71 is: 659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.83 : 761.97 = 479.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.83/761.97 = 479.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.83x = 761.97 × 479.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.83x = 365,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,524.63/553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.99

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