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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.30, 828.45 and 498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.30, 828.45 and 498.30 is: 747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.30 : 828.45 = 498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.30/828.45 = 498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.30x = 828.45 × 498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.30x = 412,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,816.64/552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.45

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