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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 826.38 and 472.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 826.38 and 472.37 is: 704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 826.38 = 472.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/826.38 = 472.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 826.38 × 472.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 390,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,352.99/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.48

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