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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 764.19 and 475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 764.19 and 475.75 is: 656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 764.19 = 475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/764.19 = 475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 764.19 × 475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 363,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,563.39/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.06

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