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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.82, 768.48 and 474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.82, 768.48 and 474.29 is: 654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.82 : 768.48 = 474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.82/768.48 = 474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.82x = 768.48 × 474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.82x = 364,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,482.38/556.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.58

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