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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.52, 828.88 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.52, 828.88 and 481.44 is: 720.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.52 : 828.88 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.52/828.88 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.52x = 828.88 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.52x = 399,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,055.99/553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.94

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