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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.92, 768.21 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.92, 768.21 and 474.51 is: 654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.92 : 768.21 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.92/768.21 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.92x = 768.21 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.92x = 364,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,523.33/556.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.53

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