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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 828.18 and 483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 828.18 and 483.36 is: 725.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 828.18 = 483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/828.18 = 483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 828.18 × 483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 400,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,309.08/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.28

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