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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 826.56 and 490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 826.56 and 490.08 is: 734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 826.56 = 490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/826.56 = 490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 826.56 × 490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 405,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,080.52/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.48

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