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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.72, 767.52 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.72, 767.52 and 479.04 is: 661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.72 : 767.52 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.72/767.52 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.72x = 767.52 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.72x = 367,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,672.78/555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.62

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