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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.66, 765.96 and 475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.66, 765.96 and 475.52 is: 656.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.66 : 765.96 = 475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.66/765.96 = 475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.66x = 765.96 × 475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.66x = 364,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,229.30/554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.67

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