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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.98, 765.44 and 472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.98, 765.44 and 472.36 is: 651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.98 : 765.44 = 472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.98/765.44 = 472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.98x = 765.44 × 472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.98x = 361,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,563.24/554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.49

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