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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.68, 764.88 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.68, 764.88 and 472.08 is: 650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.68 : 764.88 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.68/764.88 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.68x = 764.88 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.68x = 361,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,084.55/554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.98

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