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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.91, 830.96 and 476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.91, 830.96 and 476.66 is: 715.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.91 : 830.96 = 476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.91/830.96 = 476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.91x = 830.96 × 476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.91x = 396,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,082.43/553.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.07

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