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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 828.50 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 828.50 and 477.90 is: 713.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 828.50 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/828.50 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 828.50 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 395,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,937.76/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.79

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