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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.22, 827.30 and 483.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.22, 827.30 and 483.53 is: 724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.22 : 827.30 = 483.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.22/827.30 = 483.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.22x = 827.30 × 483.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.22x = 400,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,026.58/552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.40

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