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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.92, 829.43 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.92, 829.43 and 484.20 is: 725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.92 : 829.43 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.92/829.43 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.92x = 829.43 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.92x = 401,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,607.59/553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.03

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