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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.65, 832.04 and 480.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.65, 832.04 and 480.94 is: 721.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.65 : 832.04 = 480.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.65/832.04 = 480.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.65x = 832.04 × 480.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.65x = 400,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,161.32/554.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.47

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