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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.26, 828.63 and 458.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.26, 828.63 and 458.35 is: 686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.26 : 828.63 = 458.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.26/828.63 = 458.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.26x = 828.63 × 458.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.26x = 379,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,802.56/553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.48

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