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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 827.40 and 480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 827.40 and 480.40 is: 719.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 827.40 = 480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/827.40 = 480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 827.40 × 480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 397,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,482.96/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.56

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