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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.28, 763.30 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.28, 763.30 and 413.48 is: 570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.28 : 763.30 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.28/763.30 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.28x = 763.30 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.28x = 315,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,609.28/553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.43

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