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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 828.92 and 488.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 828.92 and 488.00 is: 731.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 828.92 = 488.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/828.92 = 488.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 828.92 × 488.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 404,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,516.25/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.31

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