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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.26, 827.46 and 483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.26, 827.46 and 483.02 is: 723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.26 : 827.46 = 483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.26/827.46 = 483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.26x = 827.46 × 483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.26x = 399,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,679.73/552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.72

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