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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.22, 828.80 and 484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.22, 828.80 and 484.53 is: 725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.22 : 828.80 = 484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.22/828.80 = 484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.22x = 828.80 × 484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.22x = 401,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,578.46/553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.89

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