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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.99, 828.05 and 498.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.99, 828.05 and 498.63 is: 746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.99 : 828.05 = 498.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.99/828.05 = 498.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.99x = 828.05 × 498.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.99x = 412,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,888.08/552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.65

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