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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.94, 831.33 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.94, 831.33 and 477.90 is: 715.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.94 : 831.33 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.94/831.33 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.94x = 831.33 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.94x = 397,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,292.61/554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.92

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