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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.26, 828.48 and 466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.26, 828.48 and 466.38 is: 698.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.26 : 828.48 = 466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.26/828.48 = 466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.26x = 828.48 × 466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.26x = 386,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,386.50/553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.38

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