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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.00, 762.86 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.00, 762.86 and 474.72 is: 653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.00 : 762.86 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.00/762.86 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.00x = 762.86 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.00x = 362,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,142.53/554.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.69

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