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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.19, 763.85 and 475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.19, 763.85 and 475.58 is: 655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.19 : 763.85 = 475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.19/763.85 = 475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.19x = 763.85 × 475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.19x = 363,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,274.88/554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.51

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