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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.15, 826.94 and 492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.15, 826.94 and 492.80 is: 735.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.15 : 826.94 = 492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.15/826.94 = 492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.15x = 826.94 × 492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.15x = 407,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,509.43/554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.38

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