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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.28, 828.03 and 496.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.28, 828.03 and 496.92 is: 745.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.28 : 828.03 = 496.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.28/828.03 = 496.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.28x = 828.03 × 496.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.28x = 411,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,464.67/552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.03

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