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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 763.56 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 763.56 and 476.28 is: 656.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 763.56 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/763.56 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 763.56 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 363,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,668.36/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.39

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