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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 763.74 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 763.74 and 483.18 is: 667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 763.74 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/763.74 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 763.74 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 369,023.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,023.89/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.51

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