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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.70, 829.93 and 488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.70, 829.93 and 488.76 is: 732.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.70 : 829.93 = 488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.70/829.93 = 488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.70x = 829.93 × 488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.70x = 405,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,636.59/553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.59

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