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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 827.55 and 496.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 827.55 and 496.53 is: 740.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 827.55 = 496.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/827.55 = 496.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 827.55 × 496.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 410,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,903.40/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.57

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